Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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